Hilary and Martin - owners of Suricata Safaris
Suricata Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Marcel Lopes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
We had wonderful days, with people who made our trip special
First class service. Our guide Gerald was wonderful, explaining everything about the local ecosystem, animal life and everything else!
The places were great, lodges and tents super comfortable!
Highly recommended!!!
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Email Janene | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was the best
Loved all of it. Accommodation was outstanding. Our tour guide amazing. He spotted so many animals and made sure he could get as close as possible to them
We definately feel we got value for our money and would highly recommend this tour company. From airport pick up, our stay in Arusha , the amazing 4 day safari to drop off at airport
Was a wonderful experience all round.
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Email Connor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was experienced, knowledgeable, and personable.
This safari was such an incredible experience. Suricata Safaris was an incredible host, from picking us up early at the airport, making incredible meals, and ensuring we had everything we needed. I would 100% do this safari again and recommend anyone to book it through Suricata Safaris!
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Email Rex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable safari experience!
We had a blast! The food was great. Breakfast lunch and dinner the chef always prepared a nice meal. Our driver was kind and friendly. He also was the best driver out there. When it poured rain and flooded, our driver never got stuck and went above and beyond to traverse whatever roads that might yield another incredible animal. We saw every animal I could think of and more. Even the elusive rhino. A great value and an awesome team made our trip to Tanzania memorable. Even while traveling here from the U.S, they always remained in communication and made sure we were well recieved on arriving. When I come back, its good to know that I can book Suricatas Safaris
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Email Federico | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in June 25: wonderful!!
Beautiful four-day tour!
We saw so many animals, including the big five.
Equipped jeep, Rocky great, very beautiful lodge and camp! The food was excellent.
Even when faced with an unexpected event, they resolved it in an instant!
Highly recommended!
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Email Lorenz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best honey moon adventure Safari
We did the tour as our honey moon and really enjoyed it.
Goré the guide comunicated well over the radio, knew all the spots, so he easily found all the wildlife that is around. If asked stopped everywhere and was where kind.
Salim the cook provided us with delisious food.
They really took care of all the details as well: Every morning the windows of the car where already cleaned again. They build up the tents in advance for us, etc.
Email Tami | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended - thank you so much!
We cannot thank Suricata Safaris enough. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish.
This was a trip for our honeymoon, we did the 4 day, 3 night camping trip. Suricata collected us from Killimanjaro Airport and took us to our B&B (Jevas Hotel) for a night before we started the safari. After the safari we stayed for one more night at Jevas then Suricata dropped us to the airport.
We had Gordon as our guide for the trip. Gordon was incredible - very knowledgeable (about the animals, landscapes and plants) as well as funny and patient when we wanted to take photos at every opportunity. He was an excellent driver and navigated some tricky / muddy roads with ease. Gordon was constantly looking for the animals and communicating on the radio with other trucks. Every day he made sure all the windows were clean ready for the next days trip, and would always keep us up to date with what to look out for spots and habits. We liked that he was really respectful of the animals.
We saw so many animals on this trip - including Black Rhinos, Hippos, Lions (& cubs), cheetahs, elephants, Ostrich, Zebras, Vultures….
Each night when we arrived at camp the tents were set up, and this includes a net on the door for bugs. Bathrooms were basic but we had hot showers on 2/3 nights which was unexpected. A highlight of the camping was that we went to bed with Zebras grazing next to the tent on the final night - a once in a life time experience.
The food was brilliant - thank you Salem and team!! We weren’t sure what to expect with a trip of this kind and being off the grid at times but we were never disappointed (or hungry). We were treated to a really array each day. Salem thank you for your delicious food!!
We would highly recommend Suricata Safaris and have already passed on their details to family and friends. Excellent value for money.
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Email Winnie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chill Trip!
Communication through WhatsApp is smooth. Good value for a four day safari. Foods are delicious and prepared by chef everyday. Our guide is friendly, outgoing. When emergency happens, they handled very well. We also got lifetime photos.
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Email Diogo & Uender | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
We had a problem with our flight and ended up arriving in Arusha about six hours late. To be clear, this had nothing to do with Suricata—it was entirely due to the airline. Because of the delay, we missed our first day of safari in Tarangire and went straight to the Suricata Boma Lodge. This hotel is magnificent. We would definitely have stayed an extra day just to enjoy its facilities and the stunning view.
On the second and third days, we did the safari in the Serengeti. It was an incredible experience. We saw many animals and were lucky to be near a group of lions just as it started to rain. Watching how they behaved in that moment was fascinating.
The accommodations, both at Bush Tembo Camp and Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, were excellent—very comfortable, with delicious food right in the heart of the savannah.
On the last day, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater. It was a foggy and overcast day, which made the descent into the crater feel even more dramatic. Truly unforgettable.
We didn’t manage to spot the Rhinoceros or the Leopard from the Big Five, but that’s just how nature is sometimes.
By the way, the SG Premium Resort, which served as our base in Arusha, is also an excellent hotel.
One important tip: we highly recommend arriving in Arusha at least one day before your safari starts. The local airlines in Tanzania can be quite unreliable, and delays like ours are not uncommon. Better to be safe and start your adventure stress-free!
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Email Kian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, easy to work with, great value for money
My wife and I went on a 5 day group safari with Suricata Safaris for our honeymoon. It was an absolutely amazing experience! Everything was ran seamlessly from start to finish. Suricata Safaris were very easy to deal with, and were very quick to respond throughout the booking process.
On the safari itself, we had Fred as our guide. He was amazing! He was extremely friendly and showed an encyclopedia-like knowledge of all the wildlife we encountered and his passion for the area was evident, which made the experience even more enjoyable. His ability to spot animals in the distance was exceptional, and we got to see many amazing animals as a result. He happily stopped whenever any of the tour group spotted an animal they were interested in. Overall, he made the experience an unforgettable one!
All the accommodation was very comfortable and clean, and the food provided was very tasty. They happily catered to any food allergies in the group, including my wife who required gluten free food!
Would definitely recommend Suricata Safaris, 5 star experience!